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On 29 November 2018, it came to light that the EU may be watering down proposed legal provisions regulating “built-in obsolescence” in certain products, namely, lighting, electronic displays (including televisions), washing machines, dishwashers and refrigerators. More

On 15 November 2018, the European Parliament voted to introduce a derogation limit of only 10 mg/kg (0.001% by weight) for the brominated flame retardant decabromodiphenyl ether (“DecaBDE”). This figure, it is intended, will be inserted into Regulation 850/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on persistent organic pollutants (the “POPs Regulation”). More

Hong Kong sellers familiar with the German market may already know that the product label “Blue Angel” aims to provide reliable guidance to consumers when it comes to making more environmentally friendly purchasing decisions, while guaranteeing that a product or service meets high standards. The “Blue Angel” stands for the protection of the environment and health, resources, water and the climate. More

In addition to setting out new requirements, the Package also offers benefits to businesses. Business benefits include cost savings from reused materials as well as new business models generated by providing environmentally conscious products and services. Players in the fashion industry are recognising the need to rapidly develop and adopt new technologies and solutions. More

In a hot, humid and sweat-inducing city like Hong Kong, deodorant is a must-have – but residents-turned-deodorant entrepreneurs Sheetal Avlani and Anita Patel were dissatisfied with the array of products on the market. More

The validity of the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel to bed mattresses and rinse-off cosmetics has been renewed until 28 July 2022 and 31 December 2021, respectively. Hong Kong exporters to the EU Member States of these two product groups may already be aware that the use of the Ecolabel on products will likely enhance their attractiveness for several consumers in Europe – especially those who give weight, as part of their purchasing decisions, to environmental factors. More

The EPA is proposing to amend a 12 December 2016 final rule concerning formaldehyde emission standards for composite wood products to address certain technical issues and to further align the final rule requirements with the California Air Resources Board Airborne Toxic Control Measures Phase II programme. More

A European Commission consultation, which closed on 4 June 2018, brought to light that the “take-make-use-throw away” ideology coupled with “built-in obsolescence”, an allegedly widespread practice by manufacturers whereby the lifespan of a product is shortened in order to increase sales, are costing consumers money, while at the same time depleting the world of its natural resources. More

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